Best results will follow from tailoring the farm layout to the farm conditions. So what are the optimal conditions for common aspects of a farm?
Tag: Poultry
10 Alternative Livestock Business Ideas
Interested in doing something different with your livestock business? Here are 10 ideas innovative agripreneurs are experimenting with.
10 Animal Breeds Important to American History
While many animals breeds have been important to our nation throughout the years, a few stand out as iconic.
Top 10 Farming Resources
Check out some of our readers’ favorite farming posts to learn about popular country living topics and find links to more information.
Pros and Cons of Dual-Purpose Livestock
You may be wondering if you can really have it all. After all, weren’t modern livestock breeds specialized for a reason? Let’s find out.
Hamburg
Just how old the Hamburg chicken breed is or where it came from, we may never know. Conflicting information abounds today.
A Guide to Herding by Livestock Species
Animals that are regularly herded with dogs include ducks, sheep, cattle, chickens, geese, turkeys, and goats. So what are the differences in working each type of stock?
The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner
The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner is a season-guided approach to keeping up with the homestead chores in sync with nature.
Dominique
The Dominique is a classic American creation from colonial days that early chicken keepers crafted from just about every breed available to them.
Cornish
Due to its bulldoggish appearance, some fear that the Cornish was originally bred for the cruel sport of fighting. Thankfully, this is not the case.
